1850 American Gold Baron

Chapter 429 Pushing the envelope

"Arms, grain, cloth, coal, if possible, I hope you can buy some Russian Empire war bonds, I think this is a very promising investment.

His Majesty the Tsar will also remember that you extended a helping hand to us in the most difficult time of the empire," Muravyov said.

Liang Yao looked at Muravyov as if he was crazy.

Buy Russian war bonds?

I have nowhere to spend my damn money, right?

"My arms are very expensive. Do you have enough gold and silver?" Liang Yao said calmly.

"As for your country's war bonds, if your country's war bonds are valuable, you don't have to spend a lot of money to come all the way to Xiangshan to find me."

Muravyov felt a little disappointed when he heard this. Judging from Liang Yao's tone and attitude, Liang Yao would not buy the Russian Empire's war bonds.

At most, Muravyov could only buy some military supplies and daily necessities from Liang Yao.

"Unfortunately, we don't have enough gold and silver, but we have a lot of high-quality furs! Our furs are very popular in northern China and Japan. As long as you can sell these furs to Japan or northern China, you can also get enough

of silver," Muravyov said.

"From now on, you cannot interfere in any affairs related to the Ezo region." Liang Yao said in a very tough tone, "Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."

In the Far East, he has always been the only one who has a tough attitude towards others. This is the first time that others have such a tough attitude towards him.

If Muravyov had no patience at all, Nicholas I would not have handed over the power of Siberia to Muravyov.

"Hahaha, your words are wrong, Your Majesty the Governor." Liang Yao said with a smile, "Ezo Island is not the territory of the Russian Empire, so why should I take advantage of it and rob it?"

"What about the exchange of furs for arms and food?" Muravyov asked.

There are too many Wazu people on Honshu Island, Kyushu Island, and Shikoku Island. Liang Yaomei can achieve complete control, but there are not many Wazu people on Ezo Island. As long as there is enough time, Liang Yao still hopes to completely control Ezo Island and achieve containment.

The purpose of shocking Japan.

Ezo was the barbarian conquered by the Japanese shogunate general, and became the island of Hokkaido in the future.

The fur in Siberia is indeed of the best color and quality, and is the best among furs.

"My deputy also knows more about specific matters than I do. I will let my deputy discuss specific matters with your assistant. You are right. In our position, we only need to make decisions about specific matters.

It should be left to the people below to do it."

Liang Yao's extravagant efforts made Muravyov's expression gradually become distorted, and his small impatience messed up his big plans. In order to obtain Liang Yao's supplies, Muravyov still chose to be patient and accepted Liang Yao's request.

"What's the matter, Your Excellency the Governor, is there something wrong?" Liang Yao asked knowingly, staring at Muravyov's gradually distorted face.

Liang Yao wants these furs, but he has to lower the price. Now no one in the entire Pacific region dares to buy Muravyov's furs except Liang Yao. This situation is very conducive to Liang Yao lowering the price.

It is true that you can make some money by selling these furs directly to northern China and Japan, but the profits from rough processing products are there and not much higher.

Controlling Hokkaido to contain Japan was the basic strategy formulated by Liang Yao.

Of course, not only Liang Yao has a strong interest in this island, but the Russians also covet Ezo Island.

"What conditions?" Muravyov asked with a frown.

"I can take some losses and give you some discounts, but I need you to agree to some conditions." Liang Yao said.

Muravyov almost got angry. You are a major general of the American Army. I was a major general of the Russian Empire more than ten years ago. It stands to reason that I, the governor, should be a step above you, a major general of the army. Now you actually want me and

Talk to your assistant.

"Your arrangements are very secure." Muravyov forced an ugly smile on his face.

During the period when Deng Yan was the commander of the US military stationed in Japan, he often had conflicts with Muravyov on the Ezo issue.

In fact, it was a humiliation for Muravyov.

"It's too troublesome." Liang Yao shook his head and said, "Besides, I'm not short of furs either. Oregon also produces high-quality furs."

As long as these furs are transported to California for processing, made into finished clothing and hats, and sold to the eastern United States or wealthy Western Europe, the profits are still very considerable.

"Okay, I promise you." Muravyov said.

Liang Yao smiled and nodded: "Satisfied, satisfied, very satisfied."

"Hahaha, General Liang, you are taking advantage of the situation." Muravyov clenched his fists.

Muravyov suppressed the anger in his heart, made an agreement with Liang Yao and signed the agreement.

"It's empty talk, but it's better to make an agreement. If disputes arise again in the future, we can have evidence." Liang Yao said.

After signing, Muravyov put away his pen and said: "Your Excellency, are you satisfied now?"

But now Muravyov is in a difficult situation. Faced with this unacceptable request made by Liang Yao, he doesn't have many choices.

After Carnegie and Muravyov's deputy discussed specific transaction matters, Muravyov left the teahouse in a not very happy mood.

Japan's complete control of Hokkaido was after the Meiji Restoration. At this time, the sovereignty of the island was still in the hands of the Ezo people.

For this reason, Liang Yao had to transfer the Chaoyong to Japan at that time to scare the Russians.

Of course, this kind of idea can only be an idea now. Muraviyov can't afford the consequences of beating Liang Yao. Besides, Liang Yao is strong and looks good at fighting. If he really wants to fight, Muraviov

Yofu was not completely sure of knocking Liang Yao down.

"In my capacity, I am only responsible for making the decision of whether to sell or not. Regarding how to sell and how much to sell, Your Majesty the Governor can negotiate with my assistant." Liang Yao put away the contract he had just signed with Muravyov and said calmly.

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Liang Yao's request, attitude and tone made Muravyov very unhappy.

Let Muravyov and Carnegie discuss the specific matters of purchasing arms and other supplies, it seems reasonable and there is nothing wrong with it.

Muravyov took a deep breath to calm down his emotions. If he hadn't been under the eaves and had to lower his head, given his temper, he would have beaten Liang Yao today.

After Muravyov left, Liang Yao walked to the window of the tea house, and the construction site under construction near the tea house caught Liang Yao's eyes.

These are Xiangshan people who made their fortune in California building new homes.

"Rakshasa. The Russians are so ambitious that a contract cannot hold them back. They bowed to us today because they encountered difficulties." Deng Yan watched Telaviyov go away, then turned to Liang Yao and said.

"If the war between them and Britain and France ends, this contract will be a piece of waste paper in their eyes."

(End of chapter)